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Name: Hijacker.Specific911_Hijack
Threat Level: High
Description: Specific911 is a browser hijack targeting Internet Explorer. It begins by lowering the internet security settings to allow unsigned activeX to be executed. It hijacks the internet browser and modifies the host file, such that all sites are redirected to specific911.com
Type: TT_Hijacker
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Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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